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YGV 117G

1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E59,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 117G
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 87,257 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,154 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,688 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,675 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken and nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,858 miles

Offside Front Brake flexi hose has a slight twist

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose has a slight twist

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake flexi hose is twisted slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack has play in both sides but not considered excessive at time of inspection

Wiper speed is slow when operated

Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly Has the higher reading (3.7.B.4)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both rear show whitish/pink light also the same as works stop lights also (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven Nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake flexi hose is twisted slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack has play in both sides but not considered excessive at time of inspection

Wiper speed is slow when operated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,192 miles

All welding repairs are satisfactory but are not pleasant to look at

Brake test passed but on wheel lock only

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper speed is very slow regardless of switch speed position

Fail 22 Jul 2016 82,192 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sills as marked (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured Underside of floor as marked (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair at floor area as marked (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Parks in drivers view (8.2.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper speed is very slow regardless of switch speed position

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,646 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,632 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2010
Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,286 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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YGV 117G is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGV 117G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YGV 117G is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 March 1983.

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